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  • Cold Weather Exercise Warm-ups

    Many of us are looking for ways to burn off extra calories from holiday meals. But before you head outdoors for an early morning jog, be smart about exercising in the cold.... Read more..

  • Fitness in the Park

    The Fresno PARCS Department wants to get your kids moving!... Read more..

  • Weather Looks Normal for the Holiday Week, Some Fog Expected

    Sunday weather is fairly normal. Expect some fog this Holiday week. This Climatological Report from the National Weather Service shows our rain total from July is .11 below normal.... Read more..

  • Code 3 For A Cure

    The Code 3 For A Cure campaign made a stop at Fresno Fire Station 9, to ask local firefighters to join the fight against cancer.... Read more..

  • Healthy Thanksgiving options

    The holiday season is upon us! Over the next 6 weeks, Americans will spend a lot of quality family time together, share traditional holiday meals, and also likely gain some weight. But how much weight,... Read more..

  • Challenging Smokers to Quit

    The Great American Smokeout is the third Thursday in November. It's a nationwide effort challenging smokers to quit.... Read more..

  • Coping With Food Allergies

    Food allergies effect 12-million people in our country, both children and adults. For patients, exposure to certain foods can result in a violent reaction that, left untreated, can lead to death. Avoiding these foods can sometimes be a challenge during the holiday season.... Read more..

  • Sweet Stress Relief

    If you're looking for a stress buster after a tension-filled day, try the candy aisle. A new study finds stress relief from dark chocolate.... Read more..

  • When to Pull the Plug on the Pacifier

    They offer comfort to infants and their parents, but when should parents pull the plug on the pacifier? Studies are linking prolonged pacifier use to speech development problems and teeth alignment issues.... Read more..

  • Wet Weather for the Central Valley!

    The Central Valley received a steady dose of wet weather today. The storm was stronger than was expected.... Read more..

  • Sleep Away The Flu

    Before you rise and shine in the morning, you may want to hit the snooze button. Getting enough sleep could be the healthiest thing you do this flu season.... Read more..

  • Where Germs Lurk

    It's no secret. Everyone has germs, but certain body parts harbor more bacteria than others. ... Read more..

  • Natural Immunity Boosters

    Cold and flu prevention can involve more than hand sanitizing or even vaccines. Herbal experts recommend daily vitamin and herbal supplements: natural immunity boosters.... Read more..

  • Do Clothes Make the Woman?

    It's been said that "clothes make the man", but it appears they can also say a lot about a woman, too. An Australian study finds the clothes women buy reflect how they think about themselves.... Read more..

  • Quitting Success

    Knowing the most successful way to quit smoking is essential for people trying to kick the habit. Now, a new study may provide the answer. Researchers at the Univ. of Wisconsin studied 1,500 smokers, and found those who use a combination of treatments had the most success. ... Read more..

  • Tachi Palace Spreads Breast Cancer Awareness

    Breast cancer awareness month was acknowledged today at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino. Tachi Palace representatives presented a $5,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in support of its fight against breast cancer.... Read more..

  • Halloween Eye Hazards

    Halloween costumes can be eye catching... but they can also be eye hazards. Doctors say one of the riskiest things to wear is non-prescription, decorative contact lenses. Even those who sell the lenses, say beware.... Read more..

  • Teen Safety Behind the Wheel

    Car Crashes are the number one cause of death among teenagers. A new study has found the way parents communicate with their teens can influence the likelihood of a crash.... Read more..

  • Halloween Dress-Up For Adults

    Halloween costumes aren't just for kids, more than 47 million adults will dress-up in a costume this year. Psychologists say it's an opportunity to step out of our comfort zone and into something a little more daring.... Read more..

  • Breast Thermography: Another Cancer Screening Tool

    A high-tech tool called Thermography is being used to screen for breast cancer. It uses no radiation, no compression and no physical contact. The procedure creates a digital infrared thermal image. As with a mammogram, the thermography screening can be done annually. Thermograhy clinicians say the procedure can detect cancer at its early stages. ... Read more..

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